BLM · Wilderness area · Arizona

Hassayampa River Canyon Wilderness

The Hassayampa River flows freely for several miles along the southern and eastern portions of this Wilderness, supporting a riparian habitat. The area reaches a high point on Sam Powell Peak at 4,015...

Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net), where the full text continues.

Wilderness12,300 acresBLMAZDesignated 1990
Official page at Wilderness Connect ↗
Hassayampa River Canyon Wilderness
Photo from Wilderness Connect, wilderness.net

Facts

Where each comes from ↓
DesignationWilderness
Managed byBureau of Land Management
StateArizona
Size12,300 acres (Wilderness Connect)
Designated1990, by Congress
Center point34.1105, -112.6000
Night skyVery dark ground, a faint glow at most (Black Marble reading 26)

Boundary map

1 outline

Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees

The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.

Where to camp

Campsite Atlas →

No federal campground is within ten miles of the boundary in the Campsite Atlas index. Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from trails and water, with no facilities; the managing agency page has the permit and group-size rules.

Explore

Nearby on the other atlases

National Register listings within 15 miles · 26 in all · Register Atlas

Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.

Reference

Questions people ask

How big is Hassayampa River Canyon Wilderness?

12,300 acres.

Source: Wilderness Connect

Who manages Hassayampa River Canyon Wilderness?

The Bureau of Land Management.

Source: Wilderness Connect

What state is Hassayampa River Canyon Wilderness in?

Arizona.

Source: Wilderness Connect

When was Hassayampa River Canyon Wilderness designated?

Congress designated it in 1990.

Source: Wilderness Connect

Can I camp at Hassayampa River Canyon Wilderness?

No federal campground is within ten miles of the boundary in the Campsite Atlas index. Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from roads, with no facilities; the managing agency page has the permit rules.

Source: Wilderness Connect

How do I get to Hassayampa River Canyon Wilderness?

A point inside the boundary is at 34.111, -112.600. The official page carries directions and the office address.

Source: Wilderness Connect

How dark is the night sky at Hassayampa River Canyon Wilderness?

NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 26 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, very dark ground, a faint glow at most.

Source: NASA Black Marble

Are there historic places near Hassayampa River Canyon Wilderness?

26 National Register listings within 15 miles, including Garcia School and Wisdom House.

Source: Register Atlas

Sources

  • Boundary, name, acreage, designation year, states and description: Wilderness Connect.
  • Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
  • Trailheads and sites: the Forest Service Recreation Opportunities layer, points inside the boundary.
  • Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
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